Floorhand (Experienced) - Permian Basin

Patterson-UTI; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 38,573,000; Full time

Job summary

Patterson-UTI is seeking an entry-level Floorhand in Midland, TX. The role supports Motorhand, Derrickhand, and Driller in daily rig operations, performing general maintenance and cleaning, inspecting equipment, and assisting in drilling activities. The Floorhand handles drill pipe connections, trips pipe, and participates in on-the-job training.

This position offers hands-on training, exposure to heavy industry, and opportunities to learn rig operations in a challenging environment.

Qualifications

• Six (6) months experience as a Floorhand on a Drilling Rig.
• One (1) year of stable work history.

Responsibilities

• Lift and place slips weighing approximately 150 pounds with another person frequently during the tour work shift.
• General upkeep of the rig and drilling floor; includes sweeping, shoveling, cleaning, painting, washing of equipment and related housekeeping duties.
• Clean and general upkeep of the rig and drilling floor; includes regular painting, washing of equipment and related housekeeping duties.
• Use ir on roughneck, slips, and tongs to properly handle and connect/break sections of drill pipe.
• Assist in rig moves: help with rig-up/rig-down, nipple up and down, blowout preventers, assist with general assembly and maintenance and help prepare new location.
• Regularly check rig and equipment for any problems and safety issues on an ongoing basis.

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

• M a i nta i n s pat i al o ri en t at i on and a w a r eness t o s a fe l y m o v e a r ou n d w o r k en v ir on m e n t w i th m an y m o v i ng ob j ects
• T a k e i n i t i at i v e a nd w o r k i nd e pe n de n t l y du ri ng do w nt i m e
• Ben d , st o op, kn e e l , t w i st, a n d c r a w l th r ou g h o ut t h e t our w o r k sh i ft
• D e m o nst r ate c l ear c o mm un i c a t i on sk ill s i nc l ud i ng ab ili ty to r e a d, w ri te and sp e ak En g li sh as w e l l as un d e r stand a n d promp l y fo ll ow v e r bal and w ri tten i n st r u c t i ons i n En g li sh

Job Title

F l oo r h a n d

Location

Regional

Brief Description

The Floorhand assists the Motorhand, Derrickhand, and Driller in day-to-day rig operations. Major responsibilities include general maintenance and cleaning, checking the rig and equipment, and assisting in drilling activities. The Floorhand is responsible for making drill pipe connections and tripping pipe in/out of the drilling hole. This is an entry-level job that provides initial introductory training and substantial on-the-job training.

Detailed Description

• L i ft a nd p l ace s li ps w e i g h i n g app r o x i m ate l y 1 5 0 p ou n ds w i th a n ot he r pe rs on f r e q u e n t l y du ri ng the t o ur w o r k sh i ft
• Ge n e r al u p k e e p o f t h e ri g a n d d rilli ng f l o o r ; i nc l u des r e g u l ar sweeping, shoveling, cleaning, pa i nt i n g , w ash i ng of e q u i p m e nt and r e l at e d h ouse k ee p i ng dut i es
• Cl ean a nd g e n e r al u p k eep o f t h e ri g a n d d rilli ng f l o o r ; i nc l u des r e g u l ar pa i nt i n g , w ash i ng of e q u i p m e nt and r e l at e d h ouse k ee p i ng dut i es
• U se ir on r ou g h n eck, s l i ps, a nd t on g s to p r o pe r l y hand le a n d c o nne c t / b r eak sect i ons o f d ril l p i pe
• Ass i st i n ri g m o v es: h e l p w i th ri g - up / ri g - do w n , n i pp l e up a n d d o w n b l o w out p r e v ente r s, ass i st w i th g ene r al ass e m b l y a n d m a i n t e n ance a n d h e l p p r epa r e new l ocat i on
• R e g u l a rl y check ri g and e q u i p m e n t f or any p r ob l e m s a nd s a f e t y i ss u es on an on g o i ng bas i s
• Ass i st w i th i nspect i n g , s li pp i ng and c utt i ng d ri l li ng li ne
• R espons i b l e f or p i ck i n g up a n d l a y i ng do w n tubu l a r s, at t ach i ng or d etach i ng p i c k - up li ne s , a n d t he hook up a nd tear out o f f l a r e and de g asser li n es
• Ass i st M oto r h and w i th p r e v entat i v e m a i nt e n a nce a nd r e pa ir s o f e q u i p m e nt and m o t o r s, p i p e, and o f f -l o ad i ng m ate ri a l s as w e l l as c h e ck i ng / ch a n g i ng o i l and coo l a n t on e n g i nes
• Ass i st D e rri ckhand w i t h w atch i ng and m a i ntain i ng shake r s, m u d p i ts and p u m ps
• W ea r r e q u ir edPe r s on al P r ote c t i v eE q u i p m e nt ( PPE)at a l ldes i g na t edt i m es which could include but is not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses, coveralls, work gloves, respirator, and hearing protection
• Inspe c t s a fety e q u i p m ent and PPE f or w ear and r e p l ac i ng as ne ed ed
• M a i nta i ns pat i al o ri en t at i on and a w a r eness t o s a fe l y m o v e a r ou n d w o r k en v ir on m e n t w i th m an y m o v i ng ob j ects
• Work in a heavy industrial environment which includes working around constantly moving overhead machinery, being in close proximity to loud equipment and handling potentially hazardous chemicals
• T a k e i n i t i at i v e a nd w o r k i nd e pe n de n t l y du ri ng do w nt i m e
• Sup p o r t o ther c r ew m e m be r s by ca rr y i ng supp li e s , e nsu ri ng co m p li a nce w i th s a f ety p r oc e du r es and other add i t i on al tasks as ass i g ned
• Other duties as assigned that may be outside of this job description

Job Requirements

• Ability to sta n d a n d w a l k for a m i n i m u m o f 3 . 5 hou r s a nd up to 12 h o u r s w i thout be i ng ab l e to s i t a n d w h il e w ea ri ng stee l- toed bo o ts
• Able to r epet i t i v e l y c li m b ste e p sta ir s a nd be ab l e to li f t and ca rr y 50 p o un d s i ndependently while walking on uneven surfaces
• M ust be c o m f o r t a b l e w o r k i ng at the i g h t s ( 5 0 f t . or g r e ate r ) f or e x t e n d e d pe ri o ds o f t i m e
• Stay a l e r t a nd focus e d up to 1 2 .5 hou r s w h il e pe r f o r m i ng r epet i t i v e and r o u t i ne act i v i t i es
• Ben d , st o op, kn e e l , t w i st, a n d c r a w l th r ou g h o ut t h e t our w o r k sh i ft
• P ri or e x pe ri ence or ab i li ty to use h ea vy - duty h an d he l d and l on g- ha nd l ed t o o l s
• Ab ili ty to s a f e l y li f t a n d ca rr y 50 pou n ds i n de p en d ent l y and r ep e t i t i v e l y c li m b steep sta ir s
• D e m o nst r ate c l ear c o mm un i c a t ion skill s i nc l ud i ng ab ili ty to r e a d, w ri te and sp e ak En g li sh as w e l l as un d e r stand a n d promp l y fo ll ow v e r bal and w ri tten i n st r u c t i ons i n En g li sh
• Cl ear v i s i on to j ud g e n ear a n d far d i st a nces t o m a i nta i n a w a r e ness o f , w atch, and r e po r t on g o i n g w o r k act i v i t i es to co w o r ke r s and t h ir d p a r t i es
• Able to have accu r ate r eca l l o v er s h o r t a n d l on g - te r m m e m o ry
• Ab l e t o w o r k c l ose l y w i th othe r s i n the co n f i ned a r e a o f the d rilli ng r i g and m ay l i v e to g ethernet i n c r ew q ua r te r s
• Work with an emphasis on safety for themselves and others including coworkers and third parties
• Willi n g to travel to and w o r k in remote locations on a rotational schedule w h i ch cons i sts o f 14 da y s on / 14 da y s o f f , w o r k i ng 12.5 h o ur sh i f ts t h at c an i nc l ude da y s or n i g h ts and as w e well as w e e k n d s a n d h o li da y s
• Willing to work mandatory and unscheduled hours outside of your assigned schedule with little or no advanced notice
• Must be willing and able to attend and successfully complete classroom training and testing to qualify for a rig assignment
• Able to successfully meet pre-employment testing requirements which may include, without limitation, pre-employment drug and alcohol test(s) and background checks as well as drug and/or alcohol testing periodically during employment (subject to state and federal laws)

Minimum Qualifications

• Six (6) months experience as a Floorhand on a Drilling Rig
• One (1) year of stable work history

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience on a similar stye drilling Rig (triple, top drive, hydraulic catwalk, iron roughneck)
• Six (6) months stable related work history (e.g., farming, ranching, construction, heavy equipment or other trade) or military service
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Additional Details

T h i s pos i t i o n r e q u ir es t he p e r son to w o r k o u t d oo r s f or an ent ir e t our w o r k sh i ft i n a l l k i nd s o f w e a t h e r c o nd i t i on s, i n c l u d i ng p r e c i p i t a t i on, co l d / h eat, h i g h w i nd, and t u r b u l e nt cond i t i o ns. T hey w i l l be e x posed to the t y p i cal co n d i t i ons o f t he l o c a l a r ea w he r e t he rig i s l o cat e d. S ou t he r n s t a t e s g e n e r a ll y e x pe ri ence h ot s u m m e r s w h e r e t e m p e r a t u r e s r an g e f r om 80° to l ow 100° w i t h h i g h h u m i d i t y ; w i n t e r s ha v e t e m p e r a t u r e s t hat g ene r a ll y do n ot g o be l ow 20°. N o r the r n s t a t e s g ene r a ll y ha v e hot su m m e r s w i th s i m il ar cond i t i o ns a nd ha v e c o l d, w i nd y w i n t e r s, wi th l ow te m pe r a tu r e s th a t c an b e as co l d as - 40°.